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GB21 · Gallbladder Meridian of Foot-Shaoyang

Jianjing 肩井 (GB21)

Jiānjǐng

LOCATION Midway between Dazhui (GV14) and the acromion, at the highest point of the shoulder.
INDICATIONS Stiffness of the neck, pain of the shoulder and back, mastitis, insufficient lactation, difficult labour.
ACTIONS Dispels wind, resolves phlegm, frees the channel, promotes labour.
NEEDLING Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun. Do not needle deeply, to avoid the lung apex.
MOXIBUSTION Moxa cone 3 to 5 cones.
CAUTION Contraindicated in pregnancy.

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